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Kenmore 81282

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Drying performance

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)

/ 5

Height (in.)

/ 5

Width (in.)

/ 5

Depth (in.)

/ 5

Cycle time (min.)

/ 5

About

The Kenmore 81282 is part of the Clothes Dryers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Electric Dryer models like the 81282 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Drying performance: This score combines performance on three types of laundry loads of different sizes and fabric mixes: A 12-lb. load, predominantly cotton, which includes jeans and towels an 8-lb. load of cotton/polyester blend clothing and a 3-lb. load of synthetic delicates, women's pajamas, nightgowns, bras and underwear.

Convenience: For this measurement, we judged controls and ergonomics, such as ease of loading and unloading, servicing the lint filter, whether the door could clear a tall basket, and whether the machine has a raised edge to contain spills.

Noise: Judgments made by a panel during the operation of the dryer, judging both sound quality and volume.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Electric Dryer Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased electric dryers experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 5th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 13

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their electric dryer to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 13

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023, and 2024 Fall Surveys

Features & Specs

Style

Electric Dryers

Exterior Dimensions

39 in. high , 27 in. wide

30 in. deep

Features

Stainless steel drum

Drying rack

Custom programs

Yes

Steam option

Moisture sensor

Yes

End-of-cycle signal

Yes

Extended tumble

Yes

Duct blockage indicator

WiFi

Porcelain top

Specs

Door type

Side opening

Stackable

Yes

Dimensions (in.)

39 x 27 x 30

Warranty

1 year

Controls

Rotary dial and electronic pushbutton

Lint filter location

Inside drum

Energy Star

Kenmore 81282

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